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Could you tell me why my knees always hurt after basketball?

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Weak quads: And poor flexibility. You probably have patellofemoral syndrome or patella tendinitis.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Knee pain basketball: Knee pain after basketball could be related to bursitis, tendinitis misalignment issues, weak muscles, etc. You should get an orthopedic evaluation.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 1/30/2015

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